History of Global Literacy Day 2024
In 1967, UNESCO declared September 8th the ‘International Literacy Day.’ Since then, this day has been celebrated globally to recognise, analyse, and plan to increase the quantity and quality of literacy.
According to the available records, the global literacy rate for 15-years old and above is around 86 %. If we look deeper, the worldwide rate for male literates is 90%, and for females is 82.7 %.
Purpose of Celebrating the International Literacy Day
Literacy is the word used for the ‘ability to read and write.’ However, it is not the whole aspect; it is just an introduction. The ability also includes the power of knowing, learning, analysing, and deciding what’s right and wrong.
The decision-making and the ability to effective communication also comes directly with the ability of literacy.
Status of Literacy in Pakistan
While literacy is a global matter of concern, Pakistan also plays a noticeable part in the statistical data. This data also affects our domestic performance. Moreover, it is used to compare the developmental ratio with the neighbouring countries of South Asia and the world.
Even after more than 75 years of its creation, Pakistan still has a low literacy rate compared to other countries. The ratio varies widely between cities or provinces. For example, in Islamabad, 96 percent of the population is literate, while in the interior Sindh, the same percentage is 23.
Henceforth, on average, the rate of literacy in Pakistan still counts at around 62.3 per cent.
United Nations calculates literacy in a broader term. The ‘global literacy day’ not only calculates the living beings who can read or write but also the following elements are included in the calculation.
- Education & Literacy
- Science, Technology & Innovation
- Culture
- Communication & Information
In addition, the number of out of school children is also a part of the national rate of literacy in every country. Globally, there are 61 million children out of schools due to diverse reasons.
Unfortunately, in Pakistan, there are 5 million children out of school. Now imagine the rate of educated teens aged 14-16 years in intermediate classes. Therefore, it is a great element of luck if a student gets an opportunity to study and develop their career brightly for a better and prosperous future. – (which is a natural birthright of a human being to be educated.)
PGC Students Stand Tall in Intermediate First Annual Examination Results 2024
On September 04, 2024, the official intermediate 2024 results for part 1 & part 2 were declared by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), respectively. The PGC students have shown a wonderful success rate and have top positions in FSC, ICS, ICOM, and the humanities.
We at PGC are proud of you!
Thanks to the Hardworking & Robust Teachers Base at PGC
Punjab Colleges (PGC) is so proud of the students of intermediate part I and part II for their glorifying results. At the same time, it is unjust not to be thankful to the teachers who put in their blood and sweat in these crucial years of 11th and 12th classes.
You have undoubtedly played your part in enhancing Pakistan’s literacy rate over the years. Therefore, this global literacy day, 2024, is the best day to accept your services.
Impact of Educational Success on the National Literacy of Pakistan
You may ask, what’s the impact of this annual intermediate 2024 result on the national literacy of Pakistan? It may not affect directly, but collectively, in a comprehensive manner, a positive impact is drawn for sure.
The goal of producing high achievers with top positions backed by a rich knowledge bag is seen to be met. The board examination is a standardised examination where high performance depends upon the factors of in-depth understanding of the subject, understanding of concepts, and a grip on the subject and its content, which ultimately turns a layman into a skilled person.
It eventually increases the rate of literacy and learned and skilled graduates who will enter professional education in the coming years. As a result of completing professional education, these intermediate students will become a part of the professional force. In the coming decades, the students today will be the ‘economy runners of tomorrow’!
Conclusion
Without basic literacy and proper education, individuals have fewer chances of success. Eventually, the country’s productivity goes down. Hence, it is important to take a serious pledge on this Global Literacy Day 2024 to increase the rate of literacy in Pakistan both in quantity and quality.
